Viewers vote now to decide Disney Channel’s New Year’s lineup

In 2008, nearly 33.7 million online votes were cast during the 'Totally New Year' event. (Disney Channel photo)

Disney Channel viewers can shape its New Year’s lineup, New Year Star Showdown, by voting for their favorite episodes and moments of 2009 here. Three new polls will appear on the site each Friday, allowing voters to decide 18 categories that will be revealed Dec. 31. There is still time to vote in the first three polls, which were posted Nov. 20.

Each time an online poll is completed, users unlock that week’s digital prize and reveal a piece of the mystery puzzle. Prizes include a 2010 printable calendar, New Year’s Eve party decorations and games. The completed puzzle reveals a special sneak peek of an upcoming Disney Channel program. 

During the New Year Star Showdown, which airs from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the channel’s stars will compete in five game show challenges: So Random, Last Star Standing, Sound Off, Quick Draw and the New Years Eve Countdown Game. Celebrities include Demi Lovato, Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Brandon Mychal Smith, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, Jason Earles, Moises Arias, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jennifer Stone, Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Chelsea Staub, Nicole Anderson, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Brenda Song, Debby Ryan, Doc Shaw, Alyson Stoner, Jason Dolley, Bridgit Mendler, Leo Howard and G Hannelius.

Throughout the night, Disney Channel will air sneak peeks of upcoming Disney Channel and Disney XD series and original movies including the much-anticipated Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

Fans also can vote for their favorite music videos of this year on the Disney Channel Web site, and the Top 10 songs will be played on Radio Disney at noon Jan. 1. in a one-hour special hosted by Ernie D and Jake. Radio Disney also will celebrate the New Year with a five-hour special beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31, counting down the Top 50 songs of 2009.